How severe is CVE-2007-4526?

CVE-2007-4526 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2007-4526 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-4526?

CVE-2007-4526 primarily affects Netiq Identity Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4526?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2007-4526 published?

CVE-2007-4526 was published on 2007-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-4526

CVE-2007-4526 is a low-severity vulnerability in Netiq Identity Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-255.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Netiq Identity Manager
Published: 2007-08-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Client Login Extension (CLE) in Novell Identity Manager before 3.5.1 20070730 stores the username and password in a local file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4526?: The Client Login Extension (CLE) in Novell Identity Manager before 3.5.1 20070730 stores the username and password in a local file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this file.
How severe is CVE-2007-4526?: CVE-2007-4526 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2007-4526 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-4526?: CVE-2007-4526 primarily affects Netiq Identity Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4526?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-4526 published?: CVE-2007-4526 was published on 2007-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:netiq:identity_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:client_login_extension_$cle$:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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